Good Fish Guide

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish pelagic fishing sector has strongly criticised a decision to downgrade Northeast Atlantic mackerel in the ‘Good Fish Guide’, arguing the move fails to reflect recent scientific evidence and improvements in fisheries management.

10th April 2026

Mackerel rating sparks industry backlash

10th April 2026

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

The Market Advisory Council (MAC) has confirmed its leadership and governance structure for the 2026–2029 mandate, reappointing key figures across its chairmanship, vice-chairs, working groups and executive committee.

10th February 2026

Market Advisory Council confirms leadership team for 2026–2029 term

10th February 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for Northeast Atlantic mackerel in its latest Good Fish Guide update.

10th April 2025

Scottish fishers criticise mackerel rating downgrade

10th April 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has issued the 2025 spring update to its Good Fish Guide, which has seen Northeast Atlantic mackerel caught by midwater trawl move from a 3 to a 4 rating,…

10th April 2025

MCS: Don’t source North Atlantic mackerel

10th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The downgrading of Northeast Atlantic mackerel from a green to an amber rating in the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) latest Good Fish Guide has been condemned as “overly harsh” by the Scottish…

6th April 2023

Scots fishers criticise advice to avoid mackerel

6th April 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The latest update of the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Good Fish Guide has seen Northeast Atlantic mackerel moved on to the amber list, having been on the green list since before 2011.

6th April 2023

Northeast Atlantic mackerel downgraded

6th April 2023